Wednesday, April 10: Rising Tides

When tidal waters churned up by Hurricane Sandy engulfed New York City homes, hospitals and transit tunnels, it was a wake-up call for other coastal cities. Add to that a disturbing forecast of sea levels rising 3 to 6 feet in the next few decades, and we have to ask: are Boston's decision makers listening? Tonight, we'll see how local government officials and the business community are taking steps to keep the Hub high and dry.

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For 40 years the Boston Harbor Association has worked tirelessly to promote a clean and accessible harbor. With the 47 mile Harbor Walk through 6 waterfront neighborhoods close to completion, the focus has shifted to sea level rise.

The American Meteorological Society is headquartered in an elegant Beacon Hill mansion once home to Boston’s 3rd mayor. Today, the nearly century old Society is consumed with the issue of climate change.

A day after Trevor Noah was declared the new host of "The Daily Show," complete with the blessing of the exiting Jon Stewart, graphic tweets targeting women, Jews and victims of the Ebola virus are causing a social media backlash.